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Attributed commentary excerpt

Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 10:2

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The history does not record any instance of Nahash’s kindness to David, but the enmity of the house of Nahash against Saul may have disposed him favorably toward Saul’s enemy David, and if there was any family connection between David’s house and Nahash 2 Samuel 17:25 this may have increased the friendship. return to 'Top of Page'
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